HINDU GODS

August 07, 2009

GANESHA SLOKAS

Gajananam Bhuta Ganathi SevitamKapittha Jambu Palasara BhaksitamUma Sutam Shoka Vinasha KaranamNamami Vigneshwara Pada Pankajam(He who has the face of an elephant, one who is worshipped by the Bhoothaganam, He who eats the essence of kapitha and Jumbu fruits, He who is the sonof Uma Devi and He who allieviates the ill feelings in us. O! Lord Vigneshwarawho is an embodiment of all the above, we offer our Namaskarams at yourDivine feet.)Sri Vakratunda MahakaayaSoorya-koti samaprabhaNirvighnam kuru me DevaSarva-karyeshu Sarvadaa(O, Lord Ganesha of the curved trunk and massive body, the one whose splendoris equal to millions of Suns, please bless me to that I do not face any obstacles inmy endeavors.)Mooshika vahana modaka hastaChamara karna vilambita sootraVamana roopa Maheswara putraVigna-vinayaka paada namaste(He who has the mouse as his vahana(vehicle),He who always keeps Modhakam (a traditional type of sweet)He who has ears that resemble a hand held fan,He who wears a chain-like ornament around his waist,He who is short in stature,He who is the son of Parameshwar.O Lord Vinayaka who is all the above and he who always removes our obstacles,We worship your Divine Feet.)Ekadantam MahakayamLambodara GajananamVigna Nashakarma DevamHe Rambam Prana Mamyaham(I bow to that God, Who has one tusk, one Who has a large body, one Who has abig stomach, one Who has the face of an elephant; He who destroys allobstacles and Who is also called Herambh (beloved of the Mother.)